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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,627.30, 388,678.28 and 160,785.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,627.30, 388,678.28 and 160,785.99 is: 221,903.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,627.30 : 388,678.28 = 160,785.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,627.30/388,678.28 = 160,785.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,627.30x = 388,678.28 × 160,785.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,627.30x = 62,494,021,237.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,494,021,237.37/281,627.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,903.28

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